Experience the Harsh Brutalities of Viking Life in Supernatural Action RPG Wolves of Midgard
I’m sure that there are a ton of people alive today who wish that they had existed in Viking times. I mean, here in the UK you only need to go down to your local pub on a Friday night to see big, hairy, rowdy men guzzling alcohol, wooing women, and attacking people whom they disagree with (usually those who support another football team). Just give them an axe and a horned helmet, and they’ll be in their own little Valhalla.
But as time travel has yet to be invented, video games are currently the best way for us to actually be Vikings and truly experience how they lived.
German developer and publisher Kalypso Media has announced Wolves of Midgard, a brutal new Norse RPG where you’ll have to survive a harsh and cold winter in addition to hordes of bloodthirsty mythological creatures.
From the Press Release:
Kalypso Media and Games Farm are proud and excited to present Vikings – Wolves of Midgard, a bold new IP that will pit Action RPG fanatics against the most legendary of all mythological conflicts: Ragnarok.
Legend has it that when the coldest winter descends, the Jotan will return to take their vengeance against the Gods of Asgard. The world is on the road to perdition, and the fate of Midgard hangs in the balance. But when the Fire and Frost Giants begin to merge their armies, they encounter the clan of the Ulfung – the Wolves of Midgard. Bloody, but unbowed following the destruction of their village, this notorious band of ostracized Viking warriors are determined to seize their destiny and save the world. As clan chief, you must save Midgard from complete annihilation and spearhead the charge to vanquish the fiendish creatures of the Fimbulwinter.
Launching on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows PC, Mac, and Linux in early 2017, Vikings – Wolves of Midgard will transport you to the Shores of Midgard, a world based upon the mythology and history of the Vikings. Battle the fearsome Jotan, hordes of terrifying undead monstrosities, and other myriad beasts of Ragnarok, either on your own or by teaming up with a friend via the online co-op multiplayer mode. Master mighty weapons, including sword and shield, two-handed hammers, dual-wielded axes, and swift bows. Earn blood in battle to offer in tribute to the Gods in order to acquire and enhance devastating Spell Powers and other special unlockables. As well as the regular story mode (and New Game+), players can also test their mettle in the “Trials of the Gods” – a special challenge mode that rewards the best warriors with special equipment and runes.
Features:
- Fantasy Meets Nordic Mythology: Travel the realms of earthly Midgard, freezing Niflheim and boiling Balheim, either as a fierce Viking warrior or merciless Shieldmaiden
- The Deadly Fimbulwinter: Withstand the deathly cold and protect yourself from exposure to nature’s wrath in order to survive
- Tribute to the Gods: Collect blood from fallen enemies and sacrifice it at the altar to gain gifts from the Gods to enhance your powers
- Berserker Rage: Let your anger take hold by activating Rage Mode to overwhelm your enemies in bloodthirsty combat
- The art of combat: Perfect your skills with each weapon to unlock their true potential, including swords, bows and spell-powered canes
- The Power of the Gods: Make the abilities of the Gods your own by equipping power-infused amulets, like the Talismans of Thor or Loki. Put your new skills to the test by competing in the Trials of the Gods to earn further rewards
- Teamwork: Team up with a friend and journey to the Shores of Midgard together in an epic two player online co-op mode. Choose between four difficulty levels to suit your skills and talents. Do you dare attempt the unrelenting hardcore mode?
- The Clan of Wolves: Restore and rebuild your village and lead your clan to glory. Upgrade buildings such as weaponsmith, armorer, runesmith, and mead hall to unlock more content and better equipment
- Legendary Weapons: Gather the scattered fragments of mythical weapons and armors to take on the most fearsome creatures of the realms
- A Class of its Own: Become even more powerful in the next life by attempting New Game+, and push your Viking warrior or Shieldmaiden to their limit
- Destructible Environments: Utilize your surroundings by burying your foes under falling rocks or pushing them off high cliffs
- Vikings – Wolves of Midgard will be available to play at this year’s gamescom on the Kalypso Media consumer stand (Hall 8.1 – C 40)
Vikings – Wolves of Midgard will be available in early 2017 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows PC, Mac, and Linux. Steam users will be available to pre-purchase Vikings – Wolves of Midgard at a 15% discount shortly and will secure an exclusive pack containing an additional outfit for both male and female warriors, consisting of an additional tattoo, hairstyle, and clan symbol as well as a new beard style for male characters and tribal jewelry for female characters. Also included is a digital artbook, showcasing a range of stunning illustrations and paintings, and a digital soundtrack featuring the game’s sweeping, atmospheric musical score.
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